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Are Investment Expectations Rational, Adaptive Or Regressive?

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  • Chetan Dave, 2011. "Are Investment Expectations Rational, Adaptive Or Regressive?," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 49(1), pages 212-225, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:49:y:2011:i:1:p:212-225
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